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The Ultimate Source of Energy for the Communities of the Hydrothermal

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The ultimate source of energy for the communities of the hydrothermal vents is provided by:


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Vacuum

A space entirely devoid of matter, or having a pressure much lower than atmospheric pressure.

Law of Conservation

A principle stating that in a closed system, mass (in classical physics) or mass and energy (in quantum physics), cannot be created or destroyed, but only transformed or transferred.

Mass

Mass is a property of physical objects that quantifies the amount of matter within them, offering resistance to acceleration when a force is applied.

Mercury (II) Oxide

A red or orange solid compound that is formed by the oxidation of mercury, used in the production of mercury as it decomposes to mercury and oxygen when heated.

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